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What is kiss cutting?
Kiss cutting is a precision cutting method that cuts through the top layer of a material without cutting through its backing liner. It is commonly used to produce stickers, decals, labels, lettering, window graphics and other self-adhesive applications.
A Kongsberg cutting table follows the digital cut file to create clean, accurate contours while keeping each piece securely on its backing. Dedicated kiss-cutting tools support consistent results across individual designs, short runs and larger production batches.
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Kongsberg tools for precise kiss cutting
Kongsberg offers dedicated kiss-cutting tools for the Ultimate series, C Series and X Series. The right tool depends on your cutting table and the level of pressure control required.
PressCut Tool
The PressCut Tool provides software-controlled kiss cutting for adhesive vinyl, foil and diamond-grade foil. Its spring-loaded pressure system can be adjusted for both kiss cuts and through cuts, helping you achieve consistent cutting depth and clean weeding without scratching printed surfaces.
Suitable for: Ultimate series and C Series
- Software-controlled cutting pressure
- Kiss cutting and through cutting with the same tool
- Clean peeling and weeding at high speed
- Only the blade touches the material, protecting printed surfaces
KissCut Knife Tool
The KissCut Knife Tool is designed for precise kiss cutting of adhesive vinyl, decals and foils on the X Series. The cutting pressure is set manually using a scale-indicated adjustment key, allowing the blade to cut the top film while leaving the backing intact.
Suitable for: X Series
- Precise cutting of adhesive vinyl and foils
- Clean peeling and weeding
- No scratching of shiny or printed surfaces
- Manual pressure adjustment for the material being cut
MicroCut Knife Tool
For applications requiring particularly fine depth control, the MicroCut Knife Tool uses a digital micrometer to control the cutting depth from the material surface. It is suitable for precision partial cuts in adhesive vinyl, varnish blankets and thin folding carton.
Suitable for: X Series
- Micrometer-precise depth adjustment
- Consistent partial cuts
- Suitable for materials with very fine cutting tolerances
- Which kiss-cutting tool do you need?
Before you ask
Frequently asked questions
What materials are suitable for kiss cutting?
What materials are suitable for kiss cutting?
Kiss cutting is commonly used on adhesive vinyl, sticker material, foil and reflective or diamond-grade foil. The blade and pressure must be adjusted to cut the top layer cleanly while leaving the backing liner intact.
What can you produce with kiss cutting?
What can you produce with kiss cutting?
Kiss cutting is ideal for producing stickers, decals, labels, lettering and window graphics. Because the backing remains intact, the finished pieces stay securely in place and are easy to peel, weed and apply.
Which Kongsberg tools are available for kiss cutting?
Which Kongsberg tools are available for kiss cutting?
The PressCut Tool offers software-controlled kiss cutting on the Ultimate series and C Series. The X Series uses the manually adjusted KissCut Knife Tool. For applications requiring particularly precise partial cuts, the X Series can also use the MicroCut Knife Tool.